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OFF GENRE est un fond qui vise à enrichir et à diversifier le paysage cinématographique. Le concept est simple. OFF GENRE lance un appel à scénario. Le projet gagnant bénéficie d’une cession de droits rémunérée avec une entreprise de production, ainsi que la première part du financement du film (selon le budget de ce dernier). Les deuxième et troisième places bénéficient d’un accompagnement à la réécriture.
Le but de ce programme est le lancement de réalisateur.rices aux parcours atypiques et la mise en image de narrations différentes des narrations dominantes dans le paysage cinématographique actuel.
Le concours est ouvert à tous les aspirant.es réalisateur.rices et les réalisateur.rices confirmé.es peu importe l’origine, le pays de résidence ou le lieu de tournage. OFF GENRE se chargera d’assigner un.e producteur.rice, capable de mener à bien le projet, au moment des délibérations.

* Éligibilité :

- OFF GENRE est ouvert aux projets de courts métrages de fiction, d’animation ou expérimentaux (pas de documentaires).
- Avoir plus de 18 ans au moment du dépôt.
- Le film ne doit n’avoir bénéficié d’aucune aide publique ou privée au moment du dépôt (les résidences d’écriture sont tolérées).
- Aucun producteur.rice ne doit être rattaché au projet.
- Le tournage du film ne doit pas démarrer avant l’annonce des résultats.
- La durée estimative du film ne doit pas dépasser les 30 minutes.

* Composition du dossier (en un seul PDF) :

- Scénario.
- Note d’intention (une page maximum)
- Biographie du scénariste (5 lignes maximum)
- Tout éléments visuels, liens précédentes réalisations, casting et/ou repérage capables - d’éclairer sur les intentions de réalisation.

Les revenus sont réservés aux lecteurs pour défrayer leurs précieux efforts.

Optionnel : Une fiche de lecture peut-être fournie, à la demande, par nos lecteurs, après l’annonce des résultats (sous 45 jours). Cette option est payante et n’a aucune répercussion sur les choix de la commission de lecture.

L’équipe OFF GENRE attend vos scénarios avec impatience.

English :

OFF GENRE is a fund that aims to enrich and diversify the cinematographic landscape. The concept is simple. OFF GENRE launches a call for short scripts. The winning project gets a contract for the transfer of copyright with a production company, as well as the first share of the film’s financing (depending on the film’s budget). The second and third places get rewrite support.
The goal of this program is to launch directors with atypical backgrounds and to portray different narratives from the dominant ones in the current cinematographic landscape.The competition is open to all aspiring and senior directors regardless of origin, country of residence or shooting location. OFF GENRE will be responsible for assigning a producer, capable of carrying out the project, during the deliberations.

* Eligibility:

- OFF GENRE is open to fictional, animated or experimental short film projects (no documentaries).
- Be over 18 years old at the time of filing.
- The film must not have received any public or private support at the time of filing (writing residences are tolerated).
- No producer should be attached to the project.
- Shooting should not start until the results are announced.
- The estimated duration of the film should not exceed 30 minutes.

* Composition of the file (in a single PDF) :

The script.
- Director statement (one page maximum)
- Biography of the screenwriter (5 lines maximum)
- Any visual elements, links to previous productions, casting and / or location capable of helping the commission to visualize the film.

The incomes are reserved for the readers to defray their precious efforts.

Optional: A written feedback can be provided, on request, by our readers, after the results are announced (within 45 days). It’s a paid option, and it has no impact on the choices of the reading committee.

The OFF GENRE team is looking forward to your scenarios.

By submitting, the entrant shall release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless OFF GENRE, and its agents, respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, contractors, venues, partners, sponsors, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including, without limitations, attorneys' fees). You agree to be bound by these guidelines and the decisions of the judges, which are final and binding in all respects and to waive any right to claim ambiguity in the awards or the rules. By submitting, the submitter constitutes that the entrants information is true and correct and agrees to all competition rules and guidelines. Disclaimer: I

Submission/Entry Fee -
Each entry is considered for competition.
Once our notification date passes a script will no longer be able to withdraw from the festival.

Submission/Entry Process -
Up to 3 people review your scrip based on story, quality, originality and relevance. A star based system is adopted for the shortlist. A deliberation is made for the award final decision.

PLEASE NOTE:
We communicate via email
Once accepted/selected into the short list. We will contact you via FilmFreeway and one of our emails.
We will notify you if you are accepted or not.
Thanks for submitting.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Rules and regulations OFF GENRE : Terms and Condition Rules and regulations OFF GENREl: By submitting your work to OFF GENRE, you are agreeing to this statement. In submitting this work, I am claiming that it is my own and that I hold all necessary copyright or have the permission of the appropriate owners of copyright to incorporate portions of their work. Yes, I am the creator and author of the work submitted. In the event that my entry contains the work of other individuals or organizations, I understand that it is my responsibility to obtain any necessary permissions and/or licenses. Yes, I have the necessary rights and/or permissions to use the visual elements in this entry. Yes, I have the necessary rights and/or permissions to use the audio in this entry. Works submitted for jury selection will not be returned after the close of the festival. Submission fee is non refundable.

RUNTIME
Under 30 minutes.

COMPLETION DATE
No requirement for completed by date.

PLACE OF ORIGIN
Projects may originate from anywhere in the world